PLANTA Queen Nomad

★★★★☆ 4.3 (837) • $$

"A full vegan restaurant with so much variety and amazing dishes. We reserved a table for Monday evening dinner with friends. Our table was ready at scheduled time upon arrival. The has two floors, the big bar is on the first floor, lower floor has a smaller bar and few more dining space, with some wonderful interior. The menu had lots of small plates, sushi rolls, shareable entrees and of lots of drinks. We ordered 10-12 items all together. Most of the dishes were really incredible. Some of the best ones were bang bang broccoli, bao slider, avocado lime tartare, chili garlic tofu, dragon roll and spicy tuna roll. All items came out at a decent pace, we were able to enjoy the dinner for almost 3 hours. The 500ml sake was got enough for 2 rounds of shots for 4 people. I liked the cucumber mint lemonade as well. We ended the dinner with a chocolate brownie and matcha cheesecake, both were decent dessert items.The service was amazing throughout the night. Our server was a pro. He kept checking on the table, took out empty plates, kept filling up water and drinks. Never thought a vegetarian restaurant could be this much creative and popular, was really amazed by the experience."

Atoboy

★★★★☆ 4.3 (710) • $$$$

"Great! Loved the food, service, value. Accommodating and unpretentious, this place is a gem and I will definitely be back!"

Macao Trading Company

★★★★☆ 3.8 (907) • $$$

"After 3-years, I came to this place to see if it was just as good as it was before. And to no surprise. I would still suggest this place for a one-of-a-kind experience, maybe I'm biased because I'm Portuguese ;-) Try the house noodles, the skirt steak, the dumplings and greens - salad. All amazing flavors.Great for a first date - for all those looking for a bit more on the romantic side too. Dark and mysterious feel."

Ginger and Lemongrass

★★★★☆ 4.2 (631) • $$

"Expertly crafted Vietnamese food with additional featured menu items. We ate as a family, and each of us had a delicious plate. The passionfruit mousse and pea flower tea were outstanding. Our soups, helps us cope with the cold. Thank you for making us feel at home."

Potluck Club 佰樂

★★★★☆ 4.4 (457)

"Dare I say my favorite restaurant I've tried in New York? Every single thing on the menu is beyond tasty. The only thing I wasn't super impressed by was the fried rice, but it was still solid! Would probably try the noodles next time instead. The tiger shrimp and potstickers stole the show - followed closely by the curry tofu and the biscuits as part of the chicken and biscuits meals. The ambiance is super cute! A pretty narrow restaurant that extends way back, with a bar in the middle and in the back. Super friendly service, they accommodated an extra person at our table last minute. Will definitely come back!"

Nourish

★★★★☆ 4.2 (418) • $$

"This place is hands down the best Thai spot in the neighborhood - trust me, I've tried 'em all. Their spicy seafood fried rice is like a Thai paella packed with seafood. You definitely need to get it. The staff here are amazing too. Super friendly and always on point with service. It's pretty roomy inside, so you can usually just walk in and grab a table. But they take reservations too.Seriously, if you're craving Thai in Prospect Heights, this is the place to go!"

Shanghai Mong

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (662) • $$

"Service was fast and the food was good. Didn't have too much of an interaction with the employee and the small interaction I did have was when I placed my order. We didn't get to dine in as we were done for the day and just wanted to get back to our hotel.Both our orders were good. We really enjoyed the chicken fried rice as it was flavorful and had plenty pieces of chicken in it. The pad thai was sufficient for two and it was ok as it lacked flavor. We poured soy sauce on it and it tasted a lot better. Prices were a bit steep but hey its NYC."

Sei Less

★★★★☆ 3.9 (392)

"Let me preface with this was a treat for me.A thank you which did not require a return. A Foodie does not say no to a meal. The opening reservation and we were led to the back.The space is spacious. There was music but it did not drown out our conversation. We ordered a multitude of appetizers and shrimp fried rice to round it out. Everything was delicious.Love the name and banner; Sei Less, Do more."

Little Kirin

★★★★★ 4.7 (261) • $$

"Pho sandwich, pho real!Pho in sandwich form, not what I would expect to work, but it does! Pho is definitely what I would call a multilayered burst of flavor in each bite. Some heat from the jalapeño, a hint of sour from the lime, a little crunch from the fresh bean sprouts and onions, earthy notes from the Thai basil and scallions, and most definitely a strong traditional beefy flavor from the slow roasted brisket. Complete the bite with the dipping broth and you've got everything from Pho in a handheld. The price of the sandwich is misleading, it's enough to share as it stands today, with some sides. I'll be back again soon for another bite."

Brooklyn Chop House Time Square

★★★★☆ 3.8 (366) • $$$

"After a long day of work, I was welcomed at the Brooklyn Chop House by the soft sultry music + the warm smiles of the staff. My party was seated promptly and within minutes, our waiter Feliciano came over to introduce himself. Feliciano shared that it was NYC's Restaurant week so there was a special menu being offered. Our party of three each got a three course dinner for $60/pp -- can't beat that in the city! Appetizer:Impossible DumplingsVegetable lettuce wraps Chicken lettuce wraps Entrées Salt and pepper shrimp Beijing chicken Sides Broccoli and garlic Bok choy Vegetable fried rice Chicken fried rice Dessert Cheesecake Chocolate cake Chocolate ice cream CocktailsOld-fashioned with Uncle NearestThe lettuce wraps were really fresh. Great way to start our meal. The Beijing chicken SLAPS & the salt/pepper shrimp were fried to perfection. As always, the fried rice was tasty but I was really surprised (shouldn't have been) by how well seasoned the veggies were. by the tenders or hit the table, I was already full, but I took a bite of the chocolate cake anyway. it was so rich! Chocolate cake + vanilla bean ice cream = a good time! The bar has been set -- the level of service at the Brooklyn Chop House is exceptional!"

Hey Thai

★★★★☆ 4.3 (245) • $$

"1. The place was decorated very nicely. The owner definitely put a lot of thoughts into it. There are five booths that are super comfortable and spacious: it is however reserved for reservations first and then open to walk ins first come first serve.2. The food is great. The staff will explain the menu if you ask and they have another seasonal menu with new dishes. I like spicy dishes and their spices won't disappoint.3. Overall very good service. All the staff were very polite and friendly (which is something that I take very big consideration in when it comes to will I visit again?)"

Rice Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (205) • $$

"Solid Korean fusion takeout spot w some tables to eat outside at their post Covid shelter seating. Servisem e is fast friendly and streamlined. Salad or rice, protein, sauce next.... Also serve sides and some rolls too. Everything is already prepared they just have to put in bowls. I had the kimchi which comes in a small condiment like container ( for $1.50, shrink flatiron is a real thang). Also has the salad w bulgogi and kimchi. Flavorful filling . Recommend for quick lunch in SoHo area."

Dock Asian Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (247) • $$

"Food was delicious. The inside is lovely. Nicely decorated - cool lights. Service was on par for the area. It was a nice bday date before a show."

CZEN Restaurant Brooklyn

★★★★☆ 4 (259) • $$$

"The food hands down was amazing. I literally wanted to asked to see who the chef was and shake their hands because the food was amazing. The atmosphere was calm. They play Afro beat Caribbean music. It was not to loud it was at a perfect level. This place is a gem.Check it out"

Chop Shop

★★★★☆ 3.8 (280) • $$

"File under "Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover" - because you'd never even realize this was a restaurant when walking by and even after you knew... you might be inclined to keep walking to find something a bit more 'bright' and 'inviting'.  (And you'd totally miss out on a great little joint.)I'm a lower middle-class Jersey guy - what the heck do I know about cocktails?  But I dove right into one ("Jade Collins") and it was firing on all cylinders.  Crisp, clean, strong enough to knock over an ox.Then we got a handful of apps - everyone else swore by all the ones they'd had - but I just tried the Salt & Pepper Shrimp and... sweet baby Jesus, this little plate had a wicked amount of flavor from every angle.  "Aggressively seasoned" might be an understatement.  Wild.Onto the mains and I ventured towards their Spicy Drunken Noodle (my go-to whenever I'm hitting a Thai restaurant on my home turf) and... yeah, you probably guessed it - incredible.Not the biggest portion but they made every single component sing with flavor.With so much going on - of course I needed to indulge with another drink (hey, I wasn't driving!).There were six of us, it came to about $100 a person... welcome to NYC.But we did get a wide selection of plates/food and those two drinks accounted for about $40 of my tab.(And you'll never see such a heavy wine pour at a restaurant... they filled the glass almost to the rim - which was not even something I'd do for myself when I'm home.)Definitely recommended."

Steam - Shanghai Asian Fusion

★★★★★ 4.5 (197) • $$

"My favorite Dim Sum spot! We drive all the way from queens to Manhattan for this restaurant. We love the hot and sour soup, the chicken pan fried noodles, the black truffle and white truffle soup dumplings. It's a casual spot with neat, minimalist decor. The service is always spot on. We had a reservation for 7 people and two people took care of us! Always a good time at Steam (we've been 10+ times)."

MISC

★★★★☆ 3.9 (262) • $$

"Went on a date last night I never tried it. The food always smells good while passing by.. it is very small, but nice ambience & full bar. appetizers, we got the calamari fritters it was pretty good. It was whole calamari rings fried a fritter extremely crispy and delicious with two sauces that were provided. course I got salmon and for my protein and the fried rice was delicious the date got the Tiger shrimp with rice and stirfry vegetables. Omg the sauce was so hot and spicy but delicious. I want to try this place to try all dishes the food is fresh tasty & quickly made. For the drinks I opted for tequila. Sunrise was a delicious my date got a Mojito. He didn't like it and returned it for an old-fashioned and at the end I got a lychee martini which the waiter advised! Definitely returning"

Saketumi Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (214) • $$

"Food was prepared quick and high quality. Portion size was just right. Service was friendly!"

Noodlelove

★★★★☆ 4.2 (210) • $$

"I came to NYC for a night and actually ate here twice I loved it so much. I dined in and did take out, when dining in our server was super friendly and attentive. I did a create your own wok bowl, which is the best.. I love being able to pick my own vegetables/toppings. I did cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, chopped peanuts, and sesame soy sauce. The next time I doubled up on some veggies since it was only .50 more.. very affordable!"

Nobi Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.5 (243) • $$

"Great spot to get your sushi fix! I went during lunch and they have a huge selection of lunch specials to choose from! I went with the three roll combo for $15.99. Not only did it come with the rolls, there was also a side salad and miso soup included! These came out first and it was a great start to the meal. Not sure what the dressing on the salad was but it was so good and the miso was a solid soothe your soul soup.I went with spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and avocado and tuna for my three rolls. The quality of the fish was solid that I literally couldn't stop eating the rolls. Hands down favorite was the spicy tuna. I was wasn't expecting this but they embedded tempura flakes into the roll and it was an absolute game changer! I want to say that might have been the most memorable spicy tuna I've ever eaten!My server was super attentive and constantly checked in with my table. Definitely making this my go to spot for rolls!"

The Lobster Club

★★★★☆ 4.1 (176) • $$$$

"This restaurant is 5 stars all around. I decided to treat myself to lunch there - no mind you they are NOT cheap, but for a splurge (or expense account) it is well worth it.The restaurant's decor is elegant and spacious although you can't tell that from the outside. There is a bar that is well stocked and you can sit at the bar and eat if you so desired. They had ole school R&B (Al Green, The Temptations, etc) playing which is my kind of music lol.I was seated promptly and order the bento box with Salmon, I could decide if I wanted the ginger scallion or the teriyaki sauce so the waitress brought both on the side. The meal came with miso soup, spicy tuna roll, cucumber salad, white rice and green beans.As soon as I ordered my food it started arriving and as soon as you finish your plate it is taken away. The service is on point!Everything was really good although the salmon could have been a little larger but I guess since it was lunch time the portions are a little smaller. The ginger scallion sauce was amazing! I would have brought a bottle of it if I could. I also ordered a spicy shrimp fried rice to go home for dinner which was good as well. I believe I was in and out in under an hour and I wasn't rushing to eat.Well done The Lobster Club - you are definitely worth a visit."

Krush

★★★★☆ 3.5 (231) • $$

"Fun little dive bar located on Koreatown. Located on the 4th floor, you entered this energetic, grungy bar. Great drink deals and bunch of point tables. Note you need to get 2 pitchers of beer/seltzer to play pong. Great place for a pre/post game. Step by if you're in the area or if you're waiting for reservations. Great staff as well."

Buddha - Bar Restaurant New York

★★★★☆ 3.5 (220)

"The Paris location definitely surpasses this one, but it was still a nice experience overall. The ambiance is pleasant.The halibut dish was phenomenal--the coconut sauce was the standout element. However, the sides were underwhelming and tasted like they were doused in canola oil, which really took away from the overall flavor. The shishito peppers lacked seasoning, the edamame was ordinary, and the Brussels sprouts again had that overwhelming oily taste. On the other hand, the spicy salmon rice was very good and a highlight of the meal.As for desserts, they weren't impressive enough to order. Overall, the meal was pleasant, and the dishes felt fresh, but aside from a few standout items, I wouldn't rave about the rest."

Bao Bao Cafe

★★★★★ 4.5 (132)

"After a whole touring day of walking and subwaying in the city I wanted a no-fuss place for dinner that was close to the hotel. Found this spot and overall pretty decent food!---------------Popcorn chicken: enjoyed the five spice flavor but wished that it was more crispyBam bam noodles: no skimping on the ground pork though the whole dish could've had a little more flavorChar siu bao: fluffy bun! Slightly sweeter than other char siu baos that I've had. Not a bad thing though especially as it reminded me a lot of Filipino siopao hahaEel with rice: good portion of tender eel. Pretty balanced meal with all of the fixings (egg, radish, broccoli, seaweed)!---------------Small, chill, order-at-the-counter spot with a few tables for dining. I arrived 30 minutes before closing and at that time food could be ordered only for takeout."

Octo

★★★★☆ 4.2 (151)

"A recent addition to the Michelin Guide this Chinese Korean restaurant sits in the middle of Koreatown. Our small of group of 3 were seated right away at 5pm on a Friday, although the host seemed surprised that we didn't have a reservation. The restaurant definitely got busier as the night went on. The ambiance was very nice, definitely more of a classy vibe. Lots of aesthetic lighting and fancy dish sets. Great for special dinners. We ordered half peking duck set with jjajangmyeon, tangsuyuk, and garlic chicken. The tangsuyuk and garlic chicken were good. The jjajangmyeon was only okay for me. But the peking duck was definitely the star of the show. So soft and tender with incredible flavor. It's worth the visit for the duck alone.The service was also very good. Staff were consistently checking on us at various times and a manager even came and said hi to us. He even talked a bit about the food and the meticulous preparation of their peking duck. Would definitely come back, not just for the duck, but to try all the other dishes they have!"

Mala House

★★★★★ 4.5 (131) • $$

"We ordered in and I must say I was quite pleased. We ordered lamb with cumin (mutton), ma po tofu (my favorite), dried strignbeans (delicious), and General Tso's chicken. It comes with rice as well. I have to say it was delicious and I'm very picky about my Chinese food. They delivered it very quickly which was great. Very nice sized portions which was great. We definitely had leftovers which was very nice for another meal - give them a try - I promise you will be happy."

Wild Ginger

★★★★☆ 3.8 (180) • $$

"Finding good vegan food that has both clean ingredients and amazing taste is difficult in my opinion so when I saw the reviews on wild ginger I had to experience it for myself.For starters we had tom yum soup, crispy soy protein nuggets and the bbq vegan ribs.For our main dish we ordered Thai basil fried rice along with Malaysian Curry Stew and basil soy protein.Then ended with the pumpkin cheesecake and peanut butter bomb.My favorites were the crispy so protein nuggets cause it literally almost tasted just like a chicken nugget and the sauce that came with it was delicious. Basil soy protein which has so much flavor and just the right amount of veggies to so protein and the peanut butter bomb. I am big into dessert and the peanut butter bomb was just the perfect touch to satisfy my sweet tooth. Now the rest of the food was just as equally amazing and to top it off the service was impeccable. We were greeted with a friendly smile and the waiter was very helpful in helping us decide what was the best dishes in the menu.The food portion was plenty and the price affordable. The food came out in a timely fashion and the atmosphere was calming and inviting.Overall we had an amazing time and will definitely be back again."

Lucky Rabbit Noodles

★★★★☆ 4.4 (112) • $$

"At first when I ordered the braised beef noodles, I was disappointed to learn it was not in soup. However, that feeling faded away as I took my first bites. The noodles are perfectly chewy and moist and thick. The meat is tender and flavorful. The noodles, although not in soup, contain liquid in them which gives the feeling of soup. The flavors all meshed beautifully together and I was in good heaven! I can see why they're one of the best restaurants in DUMBO. If I make the trip back, will definitely hit up this place again."

For U

★★★★★ 4.8 (92) • $$

"Did go to Chinese new year. Extremely busy day but waiters are nice and did their best! Great food but of course spicy!"

Blossom Ice Cream & The Poké

★★★★☆ 4.3 (113) • $$

"-First Impression- Small and cute local spot-Food- Not something I've tried before, but good, filling food. -Service- Very personal and attentive! There wasn't really anyone else there when I was ordering so I was able to ask a bunch of questions about ingredients i haven't tried before. -Price- A little pricey for what I got, but hey, everything is expensive, lol-Did Not Like- would love different lighting, but I guess that's the vibe-Recommend- I would stop here again :)"

PLANTA Williamsburg

★★★★☆ 4.2 (115)

"Amazing, come here, so good. The rolls are the standouts but everything is good. This location is a little more casual and laid-back than the nomad location."

DunHuang Miss Noodles

★★★★☆ 4.2 (97)

"A hidden gem around Pratt! Home made noodles and awesome after a tiring day or if you just want great noodles! We tried both the original Lanzhou and the Signature Lanzhou plus a Braised Beef Noodle (yes, we were hungry) and it was awesome!!!Good beer selection including traditional Tsingtao and other Asian beers. Good juice selection, and wait for it ... great dessert! We tried the Crispy Fried Sesame Ball and Eight Treasure Sticky Rice. Too bad they were out of the Crispy Golden Pumpkin Cake with red bean filling. I'm sure that would have been great too.Worth the trip!"

Tosokchon NYC

★★★★☆ 4.2 (96)

"I can't express how much I loved this place!! We went without any reservations on a Saturday evening. The wait was not bad at all - maybe 10 minutes or so, max. Decor was honestly just average, your typical dim-lit restaurant in Ktown, lol. But the FOOD- *chef's kiss*. Between the four of us, we got the soondae (blood sausage in glass noodles), seafood pancake, sotteok sotteok (fried tteotbokki and grilled sausage), gamja tang (pork bone stew), yukgaejang kalguksu (beef and veggie in noodle soup), and the hangover soup. Everything was just perfect. The soondae was not bloody at all (which was my major concern because of the blood sausage), the glass noodles really balanced things out. The sotteok sotteok was my favorite - the fried tteotbokki was such an interesting texture, and the relish and sauce on top of it was the perfect tang. The stews and noodle soup were everything - spicy and rich and filled with that umami taste of a bone broth that's been simmered for ages. And, to top things off, the staff that was working that night was just the undeniable cherry on top. Everyone was so attentive that they noticed any issue we may have had and provided a solution before we even thought to ask. They were so friendly and personable and seemed to whiz around in a way that speaks to efficiency but didn't lack in sociability at all. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful spot. Highly recommend."

House Of The Red Pearl

★★★★☆ 3.9 (109)

"Valentine's Day dinner was a total win here! The service was impeccable--shoutout to the staff for taking my peanut allergy seriously, I really appreciated that. Every dish was bursting with flavor: the ribs, cucumbers, shrimp spring rolls, prawns, and lamb were all top-notch. Drinks were on point, too. I loved the Yuzu drop. If you're looking for a place where both the food and service are outstanding, this is it! Love the cozy speakeasy vibe too!"

Phoshime

★★★★☆ 4.4 (82)

"We came here on a very cold night in early December on a whim. It was mostly empty but we also came in pretty late. WOW!!!! The food was amazing, the service was amazing and the restaurant is so cute. We had been out in the cold and walking around so we ordered a lot. The veggie egg rolls were delicious, they came out very hot. Then we had the sushi, one was a sweet potato roll and the other was a fish. I ordered the vegan pho and my partner had Pho Bo. We both loved our food and plan to visit again. This was some of the best pho we've ever had."